4TH ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION WEEK – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29
STUDENT LEADER CULTURAL COMPETENCY WORKSHOP OCHRE COURT DINING ROOM 11 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
FACULTY/STAFF CULTURAL COMPETENCY WORKSHOP OCHRE COURT STATE DINING ROOM 1:30 – 5 P.M.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: “WHAT STANDS BETWEEN US” BAZARSKY LECTURE HALL 7 – 8 P.M.
OPENING SPEAKER: LEE MUN WAH
For more than 25 years, Lee Mun Wah has been an internationally renowned Chinese American filmmaker, author, poet, Asian folk-teller, educator, community therapist and master diversity trainer. He provides educational tools and workshops on issues pertaining to cross-cultural communication, mindful facilitation and conflict mediation techniques. Thousands of people and organizations, including government and social service agencies, corporations and educational institutions, have partnered with Stirfry Seminars & Consulting on their diversity initiatives. His most well known film about racism, “The Color of Fear,” won the gold medal for Best Social Studies Documentary. In 1995, Oprah Winfrey did a one-hour special on Lee Mun Wah, which was seen by more than 15 million viewers internationally.
FILM SCREENING: “IF THESE HALLS COULD TALK” BAZARSKY LECTURE HALL 8 – 10 P.M.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT DISCUSSION PANEL BAZARSKY LECTURE HALL 7 – 8:30 P.M.
This discussion panel will create a dialogue between members of the Salve Regina community and the chosen panelists. It will address tensions between members of the African American community and the police community. The goal is to sort through the various discourses in the media in order to determine the true nature of the movement and its future.
STUDENT SHOWCASE O’HARE ACADEMIC CENTER, SECOND FLOOR 8:30 – 9:30 P.M.
These student presentations will tackle issues of oppression by exploring social injustice, diversity and service.
Learn more about the Nicaragua service trip, female empowerment, overcoming obstacles and more.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
STUDENT LEADER CULTURAL COMPETENCY WORKSHOP OCHRE COURT LIBRARY 11 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
FACULTY/STAFF CULTURAL COMPETENCY WORKSHOP OCHRE COURT LIBRARY 1:30 – 5 P.M.
35 DUMB THINGS WELL-INTENDED PEOPLE SAY BAZARSKY LECTURE HALL 7 – 8:30 P.M.
FEATURED SPEAKER: MAURA CULLEN
Have you ever been afraid of saying the wrong thing, so instead said nothing at all? We are caught in times of political correctness, where “saying” the right things are worlds away from “doing” the right things. Considered one of the most inclusive sessions on diversity, this honest and engaging program gets to the core of the problem: our fear of being judged and misunderstood. This fear prevents good people from taking meaningful action. This workshop will be helpful for all who struggle with the concept of diversity and its impact. If you want to learn more, come see Dr. Maura Cullen.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
SAFE SPACE AND ALLY CERTIFICATION OCHRE COURT LIBRARY 1 – 3:30 P.M. / 5 – 7:30 P.M.
What does it take to create a safe space? Our goal is to identify and mobilize a network of people who are empathetic and knowledgeable about the LGBTQ community and related topics. We hope to create a more inclusive community at Salve Regina in order to reduce discrimination and embrace diversity.
PANEL DISCUSSION: AN HONEST DIALOGUE ON DIVERSITY BAZARSKY LECTURE HALL 7:30 – 9 P.M.
Our panel speakers come from many different backgrounds. They will present their personal experiences and opinions on both diversity and the current state of social justice around the world. The presentation will conclude with a question-and-answer session, which will allow audience members to share their own experiences.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL OCHRE COURT 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT
The Multicultural Festival will feature cultural exploration and tips from student experts. View the extraordinarily diverse garments that make our world so colorful and bright during a fashion show. Taste magnificent cuisine from every corner of the globe. See the dances that have been passed from generation to generation. Let us come together for a night of warmth, celebration and acceptance.
For more information, email sami.nassim@salve.edu
